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June 26, 2026

26
Jan

UAE leads global autonomous systems, future engineering

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The UAE continues to consolidate its global standing in the field of autonomous and unmanned systems and future engineering, in accordance with national directives led by the wise leadership, notably the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence and UAE Centennial 2071, aimed at establishing the country as a global hub for advanced technologies and the knowledge-based […]

26
Jan

Sharjah to host 63 teams from 16 countries at 8th AWST in February

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As the countdown begins for the eighth edition of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST), Sharjah Women’s Sports has announced full organisational, technical, and logistical readiness, with all concerned entities prepared to welcome the biennial sporting event, scheduled to take place from 2nd to 12th February across 10 sports venues located in three cities within […]

26
Jan

King Khalid Airport opens Terminal 2, capacity to 14m

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Terminal 2 at King Khalid International Airport has officially opened, marking the completion of a major redevelopment project for Terminals 1 and 2. The upgrades aim to expand capacity and modernize one of Saudi Arabia’s busiest aviation hubs. The inauguration was led by Prince Faisal bin Bandar, Emir of Riyadh, who highlighted Riyadh’s growth as […]

25
Jan

GLMC 2026 Opens Tomorrow in Riyadh Under Royal Patronage

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Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Riyadh will host tomorrow the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC). The conference will be held under the theme “Future in Progress,” with high-level participation from decision-makers, thought leaders, and experts from around the world.Minister of […]

25
Jan

Miami to host Zayed Charity Run 2026

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Miami is preparing to host the 18th edition of the Zayed Charity Run – Miami 2026, scheduled to take place on 31st January in Coconut Grove, marking the first international stop of the initiative this year. Miami will be followed by Budapest, Hungary, in May, reflecting the expanding global reach of the run and its […]

25
Jan

World is short of nearly a million midwives

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A global shortage of nearly a million midwives is leaving pregnant women without the basic care needed to prevent harm, including the deaths of mothers and babies, according to new research. Almost half the shortage was in Africa, where nine in 10 women lived in a country without enough midwives, the researchers said. Anna af […]

25
Jan

Toddlers and screens: more reasons to be fearful

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The first UK government guidance on young children’s use of tablets, smartphones and other screens, expected in April, cannot come soon enough. The laissez-faire approach to the boom in social media, handheld devices and other digital technology was arguably nowhere less suitable than when such machines were placed in front of babies. The Department for […]

25
Jan

Valentino obituary

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After Valentino Garavani retired in 2008 from a fashion world in which the meaning of luxury had changed, his half-century of couture creation was marked with exhibitions. The one at Somerset House in London in 2012, Valentino: Master of Couture, displayed more than a hundred of his outfits within close peering range, each with a card […]

23
Jan

Over 2,000 residents become homeowners

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Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Programme is accelerating the path to home ownership for residents across the emirate, having already enabled over 2,000 residents to purchase their first home in the last 6 months and driving more than AED3.25 billion in residential property sales, according to the latest figures from the Dubai Land Department (DLD). […]

23
Jan

Middlesex University-owner eyes bigger growth in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia-listed Almasar Alshamil Education has unveiled plans to expand its special needs education network across Saudi Arabia and bring international universities into the Kingdom, as it accelerates regional growth following its Tadawul listing. The company said its 2026 agenda centres on scaling physical infrastructure, broadening academic offerings, and deepening partnerships across Saudi Arabia and […]

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UAE leads global autonomous systems, future engineering

Sharjah to host 63 teams from 16 countries at 8th AWST in February

King Khalid Airport opens Terminal 2, capacity to 14m

GLMC 2026 Opens Tomorrow in Riyadh Under Royal Patronage

Miami to host Zayed Charity Run 2026

World is short of nearly a million midwives

Toddlers and screens: more reasons to be fearful

Valentino obituary

Over 2,000 residents become homeowners

Middlesex University-owner eyes bigger growth in Saudi Arabia

Saudi bans travel to 3 African.

UAE suspends new visas for 3.

UN halts Hormuz ship escorts after.

Aramco resumes Ras Tanura oil loading.

Saudi bans travel to.

UAE suspends new visas.

UN halts Hormuz ship.